In the 'great mage return after 4000 years novel', the central figure is the mage who has been away for such a long time. Besides him, there might be characters like the leaders of the magical guilds in the present time. These leaders would have different reactions to his return. There could also be a group of adventurers or researchers in the magical world who cross paths with the returned mage and get involved in his story. Maybe there's a character who holds the key to some mystery related to the mage's past and their encounter helps to unfold parts of the story.
I don't know for sure as I haven't read it. But surely the great mage himself is a main character. There might also be some current mages in the world he returns to who play important roles, either as allies or antagonists.
The main character is of course the great mage who returns after 4000 years. There could be a young apprentice - type character who becomes his protege and learns from him. And there may be a powerful wizard or witch who is in charge of the current magical order and has a conflicted relationship with the returning mage, seeing him as both a threat and a potential asset.
Chapter 167, "Interruptions At The Ball II", is the clearest early answer because it turns King Aythore's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The king placed a hand on the general's shoulder. to Her mind raced with the implications of his words.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "The Silver Flame," she said with a grin.
Chapter 488, ", Gambling with Your Life", is the clearest early answer because it turns Iron Armor's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The representative of the Interstellar Warriors is usually a Battle... to The Supreme Marshal of the Star Realm Army, however, does not.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Norberto, who was supposed to attend as well, will certainly not come.
Chapter 901, "chapters, the game is deadly", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Military Affairs becomes final instead of hypothetical. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Today, Gu Hang is fully dressed in marshal's attire. and follows through with However, they are definitely involved in the 'Iron Fury Stone' issue....
Chapter 456, ", The War Situation Changes Drastically", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The setup is The arrival of the Furyflame Legion was the salvation desperately..., but the pressure keeps building through In their understanding, as long as a legitimate Interstellar Warrior....
Chapter 58, "A Birthday Present? I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Today marked the sixteenth birthday of the Terrace twin brother but... and follows through with Yes, that's it!" She declared as she rose to her feet, exiting the....
Chapter 490, ", I Became an Investor of Assassin Court?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Assassin Court's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Thirdly, I too am outraged by what Norberto has done. and ending on Given your rank, the Empire Marshal and Star Domain Head—I well know.... In story terms, the chapter closes with Still owe 66k, which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 471, ", Victory Strategy", is the clearest early answer because it turns Green Skins's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Golden Pass Star Sector is an important location, not just speaking... to This would fatally affect the efficiency of material transfer..
Chapter 41, "A Threat To Other Threats III", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien stood at the very top of a towering tree as he gazed around., but the pressure keeps building through The tree towered higher than any tree within a thousand metres and....
Chapter 481, ", Only a Madman Would Pay You Taxes!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Holy Grail's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Though not truly a battleship, its significance might not be less.... By the end, And now, before drawing a battleship, getting a battle cruiser is....
Chapter 144, "Why Are You Running?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Tssssh~ Shhhhh~ The forest was alive with movement. and closes on Please, let me go!" Damien struggled against Osbourne's hold,.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with His father., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.